Devils Backbone

Devils Backbone is a ridge in Pendleton, West Virginia and has an elevation of 3,891 feet. Devils Backbone is situated near the hamlet Blue Grass, as well as near Forks of Waters.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Blue Grass and Forks of Waters.

Hamlet

Blue Grass is an unincorporated community on VA 642… Blue Grass is situated 1½ miles southwest of Devils Backbone.

Hamlet

Photo: USGS, Public domain.

Forks of Waters is an unincorporated community located in Highland County, Virginia, United States. Forks of Waters is situated 2½ miles south of Devils Backbone.

Hamlet

Photo: USGS, Public domain.

New Hampden is an unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia, United States. New Hampden is situated 2½ miles southwest of Devils Backbone.

Latitude

38.51429° or 38° 30′ 51″ north

Longitude

-79.5256° or 79° 31′ 32″ west

Elevation

3,891 feet (1,186 metres)

Open location code

87C2GF7F+PQ

GeoNames ID

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